EIA wind power projects

As of 2012, India has exploited only 18% of its total wind power potential.

Majorly, the country’s total wind power potential is concentrated in the southern and western states- Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat. Most of these potential sites are located in the forest areas. To harness the maximum potential of wind energy with reduced impacts it thus becomes very important to undergo for an EIA for wind power projects.

Understanding this, Centre for Science and Environment conducted two day training workshops on the EIA of wind power projects in Pune (29-30 August, 2013) and Bangalore (17-18 September, 2013). The programme had the following agenda:

Why EIA is important for wind power project?

Environmental and social issues associated with the sector

Applicable policy, guidelines and legal provisions for the wind power sector in India

Comparison of EIA process in different countries for wind power projects